Sample heater for use in microscopes
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Dec 16, 1986
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Nov 15, 1984
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Mar 28, 1984
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Abstract
A heater for microscopes for heating a sample and maintaining the sample, which is mounted on a platform of the microscope, at a preset temperature during observation of the sample. The heater includes a platform for supporting thereon a sample container and a heater for heating at least part of the platform. A first heater box is fitted, open end down, over the platform and is connected thereto to form a first space which surrounds the sample container. A second heater box is then fitted over the first heater box in such a manner that a second space which surrounds the first heater box is formed. Heater means are provided for heating the second space. Accordingly, the temperatures in the first space and in the second space can be controlled independently to achieve better control over the temperature of the sample which is to be observed and to control condensation which may otherwise form in the sample holding container.

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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
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Patent Owner | Address | Total Patents |
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OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD. | TOKYO | 2133 |
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Endo, Itaru | Hachioji, JP | 13 | 243 |
Fujihara, Tadafumi | Hachioji, JP | 4 | 187 |
Inoue, Yasuo | Hachioji, JP | 190 | 2865 |
Kitagawa, Hisao | Hachioji, JP | 15 | 144 |
Shimada, Yoshihiro | Hachioji, JP | 51 | 586 |
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* 5904870 Laser lens heater | 3 | 1998 | |
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* 5241415 Heated recording chamber | 8 | 1992 | |
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* 7799559 Culture microscope apparatus | 1 | 2004 | |
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* 4896966 Motility scanner and method | 23 | 1986 | |
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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